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Musical Courier 1903-06-24: Vol 46 Iss 1213, 1903
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1MISS AMY MURRAY.
3MISS AMY MURRAY, whose "Evenings of Scottish Song" have won for her an enviable place in the musical world, has returned to New York from a tour of twenty concerts in the Maritime Provinces. During her stay in Halifax a tea at which more than 100 people were present was given Miss Murray by Mrs. Jones, wife of the Governor of Halifax.
5Miss Murray's programs, one of which follows, are as interesting as they are unusual, and wherever she gives them she arouses genuine enthusiasm:
7O Sing to Me the Auld Scots Songs……Dr. James Bethune (1830)
8Songs of Jacobite Rebellion of 1745—
9Wha'll Be King But Charlie?
10Charlie Is My Darling.
11Hey Johnnie Cope.
12Skye Boat Song……………………………Stevenson words
13Hey the Bonnie Breist Knots…………………Old Song
14When the Kye Comes Hame……………………James Hogg
15Songs with Clarsach Accompaniment—
16A' Chuthag.
17Cait' an Caidic au Rebbhian.
18Taladh (Old Fairy Lullaby).
19Young Lochinvar…………………………..Sir Walter Scott
20The Barrin' o' the Door………………………..Old Folk Song
22Appended are a few of the many press notices Miss Murray received on her last tour:
24A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent by those who heard Miss Amy Murray in Scottish lecture recital last evening. Her whole repertory of Scottish songs was admirably suited to her very sweet and cultured soprano voice. But it is not her voice alone which attracts and carries the audience with her. She has the enviable faculty of interpreting her songs so truly as to control the emotions of her listeners just as she is moved herself. Her manner on the stage is also charming, and altogether she has such a rare combination of natural gifts as to make an exceptional entertainer. Every number was most pleasing, but those which received the greatest applause were "Hey Johnnie Cope" and "The Barrin' o' the Door" in the lighter vein, and "The Flowers of the Forest," "The Skye Boat Song," "Annie Laurie" and "Young Lochinvar" in the most serious. In the latter song the dramatic instinct which inspired the songstress in its rendition was fully recognized by the audience, who insisted on a repetition. The songs were interspersed with historic notes, which were most instructive, and with stories in which humor and pathos were represented, and in this portion of her program Miss Murray was equally effective. Special features of the entertainment were the Gaelic songs, with Celtic harp accompaniment, the Cuckoo Song being a particularly sweet number, and one in which the sympathy of the singer was most marked. The program concluded with an artistic rendering of "Caller Herrin" in costume.—Daily Patriot, Charlottetown.
26Miss Amy Murray gave one of her delightful lecture recitals, in old Scottish songs and ballads, in Orpheus Hall last evening. It was under the distinguished patronage of His Honor the Lieutenant Governor. Miss Murray began with an apology for her voice, which had suffered from the effects of our climate at this season. But her subsequent performance proved that the apology was scarcely required.
28Miss Murray is without noticeable affectation of any sort. She talks with pleasant naïveté; tells her anecdotes with bright directness and sings with great sweetness. Her "Skye Boat Song" was a gem. Her Gaelic songs, with "clarsach" accompaniment, were extremely beautiful. Her "Annie Laurie," as an encore, to the same accompaniment, was beautifully sung. Miss Murray is a clever and very attractive entertainer who richly deserves the high favor which she has won in Halifax.—The Morning Chronicle.
30Miss Murray's singing and interesting history of Scottish songs in the Opera House on Friday evening constituted an intellectual treat of rare enjoyment. Not only did she exhibit rare musical and dramatic power, but she most admirably interpreted the various expressions of pathos and humor of the songs she sang. Her entertainment was not only a concert but a lecture on Scottish music. She gave a most interesting history of the development of Scottish songs. The circumstances and the influences under which these songs were composed and the feelings which inspired them were charmingly told. The opening number was "The Auld Scots' Songs," and she closed with "Caller Herrin," sung in costume. A most interesting feature of the entertainment was the singing of several Gaelic songs, accompanied by herself on a Celtic harp. Purity of tone and sympathetic interpretation characterized her singing throughout. Her manner on the stage is unaffected and admirable in every respect.—Charlottetown Herald.
32Miss Murray gives her audience a highly interesting history of the development of Scottish songs, the influence under which they were composed and the feelings by which they were inspired; and as she does so she interprets their various expressions of pathos and humor with very rare musical and dramatic power. Her lecture of last evening was, indeed, a great treat. Her singing is characterized by purity and quality of tone and by sympathetic interpretation. In these respects she is, we think, without a peer among the singers who occasionally visit us.—The Daily Examiner, Charlottetown.
34Madame Pappenheim's Pupils.
36D. R. AND MRS. ANTHONY have been engaged for the fifth season, Spring Lake, N. J., for July and August. Both artists have prominent church positions in Philadelphia, and have just closed one of their busiest seasons in concert work.
38Miss Margaret Andreas, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., has secured a solo contralto position in one of the best churches there. She will be in New York in July to take a supplementary course of study with her teacher.
40Mrs. Angeline Uller upon returning to her home in Pittsburg was offered several good positions as soloist in prominent churches, but wisely decided to return to New York next fall to continue her studies with Madame Pappenheim before accepting a permanent engagement.
42News received from Miss Frieda Stender, who sailed for Germany a short time ago is very encouraging. Her fine voice and excellent training received the highest praise from managers and agents, and she had a number of offers for next season, but has not yet found anything acceptable. Among the offers were those from Eibelfeld, Breslau and Schwerin.
44Madame Pappenheim will continue teaching until August 1 on account of the demand from numerous professionals who wish to take supplementary courses in singing.
46National Music Teachers at Asheville, N. C.
48THE quarter centennial convention of the Music Teachers' National Association takes place at Asheville, N. C., June 30 to July 3. Railroad rates are as follows: The Southeastern Passenger Association will charge one fare plus $2.25 for the round trip, their territory being the States east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio rivers. The other passenger associations will charge one fare going, and a third returning. To obtain this concession ask for a Trunk Line certificate to Asheville on buying ticket, and have this signed at the convention by Secretary York.
50Headquarters at Battery Park Hotel, $2.50 per day, two in a room; $3 and up for single room. Hotels recommended are Kenilworth Inn, The Oaks Hotel, Victoria Inn. Nine concerts will be given, and, as before, special attention will be given the educational side. A special car goes from Chicago.
52The Ohio Convention.
54THE twenty-first meeting of the Ohio Music Teachers' Association will be held in Hollenden Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, on June 24, 25 and 26. The program committee, consisting of Wilson G. Smith, Herman Ebeling and Philip Werthner, has arranged an unusually attractive schedule of entertainments, musical, literary and social. A large attendance is expected.
56J. Nevin Tait in New York.
58J. NEVIN TAIT, of Melbourne, Australia, is spending a few days in New York. Mr. Tait is well known in Australia as a concert manager. He is on his way to England to arrange for the Australian tours of some European artists.
60The Feiningers Abroad.
62M. R. AND MRS. KARL FEININGER sailed for Europe Saturday. They will pass the greater part of the summer in Scotland, and will give a number of concerts in that country.
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